Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the Carrier Mills, IL area (ZIP 62917). These include 25 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 103 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (25 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
Carrier Mills has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $490K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2024.
Carrier Mills has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Carrier Mills has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $980K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Carrier Mills has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carrier Mills was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 8, 2009, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Feb 29, 2012), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62917 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carrier Mills, IL, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Carrier Mills (ZIP 62917) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $490K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2024.
Carrier Mills has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62917 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 8, 2009. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.7M in property damage in the Carrier Mills, IL area (ZIP 62917). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →